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Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday! It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all. So... pucker up!

The Leap of Faith series is now in KU!

Shadows in the Night is now in KU
link:
https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Night-Leap-Faith-Book-ebook/dp/B07VMHLGVF

When Chip Riley's beloved granny passes away, she leaves him all her money, her land, and a house that needs some tender love and care. She never mentioned the legacy comes with a Native American shifter who intends to claim Chip as his mate.
Jason Sky has lived since buffalo roamed the land. When his totem spirit, a black cougar, saves a little girl, he doesn’t realize that generations later, her grandson will become his mate, leaving him to take on a modern man with modern ideas. But that’s the least of his problems.
Garon, another shifter with a long-held hatred for Jason, plots to kidnap Chip and lure Jason to his death. Soon Chip finds himself in an untenable position between a rock and a hard place. A leap of faith may be the only way to save himself and the man he’s learned to love.
**Second Edition, Previously Published**This book has been previously published. The cover may have changed, but the title, author, and story content have not changed from the first version originally published in 2013. If you have that version in your library, please do not purchase again. 





To Touch the Sky is also now in KUlink: https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Sky-Leap-Faith-Book-ebook/dp/B07VMJBJ68
He can run, but he can’t hide…
Centuries ago, Hawk made a terrible mistake which has haunted him since. Fear of responsibility and feelings of unworthiness leads him to denying the mate Wha-tay showed him in a vision. So now Hawk runs his bar, has casual sex, and never, ever dates men with blond hair and brown eyes. But then Simon walks into his bar, and the future he’s feared is about to end up in a brawl if Hawk doesn’t do something—fast.
Simon Carter has a smart mouth and a bulldog temperament. So when Hawk runs, Simon pursues the sexy man, only to be rejected. Just as Simon decides to give up, someone—or something—visits him to change his mind… and scares him to death. Now Simon is backpedaling, and Hawk is in pursuit.
Desperate to reassure Simon and keep him safe, Hawk is forced to reveal his secrets before he’s ready. Can Simon learn to accept things aren’t always as they seem? Is the connection between them strong enough to help Hawk overcome centuries of pain? The only way the two men will move beyond Hawk’s past is for both of them to take a leap of faith.
**Second Edition, Previously Published**This book has been previously published. The cover may have changed, but the title, author, and story content have not changed from the first version originally published in 2015. If you have that version in your library, please do not purchase again. 

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday! It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all. So... pucker up!

Whoot! In Enemy Hands is now in KU!

Buy link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGQLHJ5



Two very different civilizations—one bathed in bright sunlight and the other veiled in shadow.

Bad decisions, declining resources, and a king on the brink of madness force Prince Varo Kutchif, third son of the royal family and a starship captain, to attempt the impossible: barter for Black Phospolrock, an energy source the mysterious Helkan Kingdom has in abundance. Varo opens a line of communication with Adlar, an intriguing Helkan who seems to reciprocate Varo’s interest. He hopes so, because if negotiations collapse, Varo has orders to attack.

The Helkans preside over a planet shrouded in perpetual darkness. Several species have tried to exploit its natural resources through trade with them, but all have failed. Adlar Mondur is the older brother to the Helkan ruler. An assassin of the highest order, he’ll do anything to protect his king and his people—including tracking down the Yesri prince who crash-lands on their planet, leaving an ugly scar across its untouched beauty.

Thus begins a journey where two men from disparate civilizations grow from enemies to lovers.



**Second Edition, Previously Published**
This book has been previously published. The cover may have changed, but the title, author, and story content have not changed from the first version originally published in (year). If you have that version in your library, please do not purchase again. 

**Content Warning**
This book may contain some scenes with content that may be disturbing to some readers including: violence, assault, kidnapping, and potential dubious consent. Do not read further if this bothers you.

Tuesday Teaser

Instead of a teaser, I thought I'd show some of my inspiration for this book. 



This is Brier Fendon - werecat

*Height: around 6’2

*Weight: 170 lbs.

*Eyes: eyes are a sky blue

*Hair: Long, lighter brown hair that’s slightly wavy.

*Race: Werecat/white. Skin is lightly tanned skin.

*His cat: Werecats are the size of Savannah's (or juvenile cheetahs) His coat color is a sable brown, but his face and the outer most of his ears are darker. In his cat form his eyes are that eerie bright blue.

*Age: 150 yrs old but looks around 30ish.

*Job: beta to the West Falls clowder.

*Parents:
Father-Elmer Fendon
Mother-Hazel Fendon




 This is Tyler Smith

*Age: 100 (kinda young) looks early 20s human.

*Race/Ethnic group: Werecat/ white

*Height/Weight: tall 6’0 and lanky

*Eye color: has golden brown as human and electric blue as cat

*Hair color and style: halfway down back. It's a vibrant, copper/russet red: elements of copper and brown

*Human Body type: skinny in human form.
**Can grow facial hair. Light amount of hair on body unlike most werecats.

*Color of cat: The color is not exactly red but somewhat a blend of orange with a ginger color.

*Other distinguishing physical traits: freckles across the bridge of the nose and onto cheeks.

*Occupation: drifter

*Drives: 1979 Ford F350 Camper Special the vet, Clint (who was more of a dad to him), left Tyler.

*Description of home: old truck with a camper in the back

*Economic status: has money from odd jobs





This is Seth Galloway – he's mated to Tyler.

*Height: under 6 foot

*Weight: 180

*Hair: Brown/short.

*Eyes: Big gray eyes

*Race: white

*Job: drifter

*Age: 25 in human years.

*Drives: 1979 Ford F350 Camper Special the vet, Clint (who was more of a dad to him), left Tyler.

*Description of home: old truck with a camper in the back

*Economic status: has money from odd jobs




Minor characters who appear in this book:Dolf (Dolfoon) Hoyer – Alpha of West Fall’s Clowder

Tal (Talise) Martin – Werecat mate to Dolf - Martin construction is owned by one of the Alpha-mates, Talise Martin.

Kirk Wells – human mate to Tal and Dolf

Breanna – little sister to Brier. She mates with Shannon Smith. No relation to Tyler.





The betas of the West Falls clowder:
Heller Wirth. Mate: Lawson (Couple from Behind the Eight Ball; book #2)

Remi Ginn. Mate: Marshell (couple from It Takes Two to Tango; book #3)

Aidric LeClair. Mate: Carter/ now it’s Janelle mated to Sam (Couple from At Sixes and Sevens; book #4)

Brier Fendon - up-coming book titled The One and Only, which is the last book in the Fur, Fangs, an Felines series.

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday! It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all. So... pucker up!

Finicky Friday - STRAWBERRY BREAD

Ingredients

For the Bread:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder** (see notes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced strawberries
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour


For the Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup finely diced strawberries
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk** (optional)



Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.

In a small bowl, toss together the strawberries and the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat the strawberries. Fold the floured strawberries gently into the batter.

Pour the bread batter into a greased 9"x5" bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries and extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth.

Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.

link:https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/strawberry-bread/?fbclid=IwAR0KGMNFUid1loLB97bGeOxb8-58TQLz4YTDvfXFIz61UX75p-HxXdYjp0s#wprm-recipe-container-20370

Priceless, Perfect, Pure along with Texting, AutoCorrect, and a Prius plus A Country Boy at Heart are all on KU

Five of my books have been re-released and are on KU! Please note, there hasn't been any changes to the titles, so if you had bought them when they were with DSP, the books are the same.

But if you haven't read them, check them out now!


Priceless: https://amzn.to/2xCgs0G
Perfect: https://amzn.to/2XB87d9
Pure: https://amzn.to/2xzvVhV
Texting, AutoCorrect, and a Prius: https://amzn.to/2Xyw8Bl
A Country Boy at Heart: https://amzn.to/2LFlPV7








                                   

Pucker Up Monday

Welcome to Pucker Up Monday! It's not what you think, lol. Since Mondays do tend to suck, I though I'd try to start the week off right for y'all. So... pucker up!

Finicky Friday - Junk Yard Salad

JUNK YARD SALAD
This salad is beyond easy, not to mention totally delicious, too! If you need an extra side dish, this is the perfect way to quickly make an impressive dish. It adds a sweet side to the meal that everyone enjoys. This is a family-pleaser and you won’t regret making it!


Ingredients
1 can cherry pie filling
1 lg. can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can Eagle Brand milk
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. pecans
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip


Directions
Mix in order and refrigerate overnight




Source:http://ninerecipes.com/junk-yard-salad/